Rethabile Khumalo has opened up about the loss of her mother, the late Winnie Khumalo, a celebrated Kwaito and Afropop artist, who passed away two weeks ago after a brief illness. The 28-year-old singer shared her heartbreak over her mother’s passing and highlighted the invaluable life lessons Winnie imparted to her.
#### A Difficult Year of Illness
Reflecting on the past year, Rethabile revealed the challenges her family faced as Winnie battled recurring health issues. “The whole of last year was tough. My mom was sick almost all the time, and even though she would recover, it was hard,” she shared. The singer disclosed that they even began having serious discussions about what to do in the event of her mother’s death. Despite these conversations, Rethabile remained hopeful, repeatedly reassuring her mother that she wasn’t going anywhere.
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